friesian

Thân thiện

A Friesian cow grazes peacefully in a green pasture.

Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of dairy cattle originating from the northern Netherlands (specifically Friesland): The Friesian is a large, black-and-white breed known primarily for its high milk production. It is often used synonymously with "Holstein" in many parts of the world, though some regional distinctions exist.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer decided to add several Friesians to his herd to increase milk yield.
  • That Friesian cow won first prize at the agricultural show.
  • The Friesian is one of the most recognizable breeds of dairy cattle globally.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often capitalized as Friesian when referring specifically to the breed from the Friesland region.
• In international contexts, especially North America, "Holstein-Friesian" or simply "Holstein" is the more common term for this breed, with "Friesian" sometimes used to denote animals of European lineage.

Variants and Related Words

• Holstein (noun): The North American and international name for the breed developed from Friesian cattle. Often used interchangeably with Friesian.
• Holstein-Friesian (noun): The full name of the breed, acknowledging both its European origin and its development in North America.
• Dairy cattle (noun phrase): Cattle bred specifically for the production of large quantities of milk.

Synonyms

• Holstein
• Holstein-Friesian
• Black-and-white cattle (descriptive, not a breed name)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Friesian
• Holstein
• Holstein-Friesian